Space Needle, Seattle
Space Needle, Seattle
The Space Needle, built for the 1962 World’s Fair at a price tag of 4.5 million dollars and now defines Seattle’s skyline. The theme, “Century 21,” explains the futuristic design of the 605-foot landmark. The design and colors incorporate outer space. The top is meant to resemble a UFO and the paint of astronaut white, Galaxy gold and orbital olive speak for themselves. The top offers sweeping panoramic views of the city out to the Pacific Ocean. Telescopes provide a zoomed perspective on the city’s landmarks. A revolving restaurant at the top called SkyCity has an ambiance second to none. Did I mention you will be spinning like a top? Not to worry you won’t get dizzy one rotation is made every hour.
Space Needle, Seattle
Random facts of knowledge are always intriguing. Here’s some you can throw out when you visit this historic landmark.
- During the construction of the space needle it took 467 cement trucks less than 12 hours to fill the foundation hole that 30 feet deep and 120 feet across
- It’s fastened to the foundation with 72 bolts that are each 30 feet in length
- The Space Needle sways about 1 inch for every 10 mph of wind. It was built to withstand a wind velocity of 200 miles-per-hour.
- There are 25 lightning rods on the roof of the Space Needle
- Sky City was the second revolving restaurant in the world when it was built.
- The entire space needle restaurant does not rotate, only a 14-foot ring next to the windows in the Sky Center restaurant.
- The Space Needle was undergone 2,000 renovations since it was built.
